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A telehealth startup that gained popularity during the pandemic has said it shared private patient data with tech giants Google, Meta, and TikTok for years.

As reported by TechCrunch(Opens in a new window), Cerebral, which is used by millions of people to search for therapy or mental health services, said it disclosed data collected from its online mental health self-assessment with third-party advertisers, as well as big tech.

The data was shared via tracking pixels, custom-built code that Meta, TikTok, and Google allow developers to embed in their apps and websites. As The Verge notes(Opens in a new window), Meta’s tracking pixel for instance can collect data about a user’s activity on a given app or website after an ad is clicked on the platform. Information is then tracked in…

One of the most important things a new start-up business needs is a website. It’ll often be the first contact your customers have with your business,  so it’s important that it looks professional and represents your company in the best possible light. 

Below, you’ll find tips for building a website for a start-up, covering everything from choosing a web hosting (opens in new tab) provider to designing your site’s layout.

1. Create a content plan 

One of the earliest decisions after deciding a name for your startup and registering your domain names is deciding on where/how to host your website or apps. Your website needs to reside on a server someplace before you can service your products or services to your target market or audience.

Established in 2002, Web4Africa has evolved into offering a wide range of hosting solutions for just about any startup. Web4Africa can support you at any stage of your startup journey through the varying hosting offers that would support the smallest to medium-scale businesses.

Web4Africa has hosting and networking infrastructure across 4 data centres in African countries to support African startups and traditional businesses. Being in the industry for the length of…